asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) if he will make a statement on the proposed "I" level examination suggested by the Schools Council.(2) when he expects to have finished his consideration of the Keohane committee's report and to be able to put forward firm proposals concerning the certificate of extended education.

My right hon. and learned Friend has already said that he will be considering the Keohane Report alongside other proposals relating to the sixth form curriculum and examination structure including the case for an intermediate examination between GCE O and A-level. He has not yet reached a decision.